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Pawan Deep Kaur

Wells Crossing,NSW

Summary

Dynamic Dental Assistant with experience at Sapphire Smiles Dental Care, excelling in patient education and clinical support. Proficient in dental radiography and instrument sterilization, I effectively enhanced patient relations and streamlined procedures, ensuring optimal care and safety. Committed to promoting oral health and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Work History

Dental Assistant

Sapphire Smiles Dental Care
Goonellabah, Australia
10.2025 - Current
  • Instrument preparation
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Team Collaboration
  • Teeth Cleaning Assistance
  • Patient Record Maintenance
  • Endodontic Procedure Assistance
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Oral Surgery Assistance
  • Professionalism and Etiquette
  • Digital X-Ray Proficiency
  • Patient Services
  • Patient Counseling
  • Procedure Support
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Prosthodontic Treatment Support
  • Instrument selection
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Dental Material Handling
  • Periodontal Treatment Assistance
  • Team Collaboration Abilities
  • X-Ray Processing
  • Greeted patients in waiting area and escorted to operatory.
  • Supported dentists and oral health therapist with expert chair-side clinical assistance.
  • Completed dental x-rays, carefully following safety procedures and processing images.
  • Complied with infection-control policies and protocols to protect patient and employee well-being.
  • Set up instruments, materials and equipment necessary for each procedure.
  • Reviewed pre-operative and post-operative instructions with parent or guardian of patient.
  • Promoted sustainable oral health, educating patients on procedures and at-home care.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on dental equipment
  • Retracted patient's cheeks and tongue during dental examinations.
  • Documented dental care services, with careful charting in patient records.
  • Helped evaluate patients and document current dental symptoms.
  • Set up schedules to coordinate smooth patient flow.
  • Prepared compounds and supplies for temporary dental applications.
  • Maintained an accurate inventory of supplies and materials, reporting low stock to relevant persons.
  • Prepared stations for routine check-ups and specialized procedures.
  • Prepared treatment rooms before each patient visit by setting up the necessary tools and materials.
  • Safely disposed of hazardous waste materials according to established guidelines.
  • Recorded patient information, including medical history and dental treatment plans.
  • Instructed patients in oral hygiene and plaque control treatments.
  • Recorded information in patient records to keep track of treatment history.
  • Prepared patients, sterilized instruments and prepared dental materials.
  • Improved patient's oral hygiene by educating on proper care.
  • Updated patient records with changes to medical or dental conditions.
  • Prepared anesthetic for dental procedures.
  • Collaborated with the dental team to optimize patient flow and care quality.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.

Assisted Oral Health Therapists with child and adult scope in providing dental treatments to patient.

Education

Bachelor of Dental And Surgery - Dentistry

Dasmesh Institute of Research And Dental Sciences
Faridkot, Punjab, India
07-2019

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Clinical Support
  • Patient Relations
  • Infection control procedures
  • Dental Radiography
  • Instrument Sterilization Techniques
  • Restorative Dentistry Support
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Dental Software Management
  • Oral health education
  • Instrument preparation
  • Digital x-ray processing
  • Adaptability in procedures
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Chairside assistance
  • Restorative procedures
  • Treatment room setup
  • Teeth cleaning assistance
  • Exam room setups
  • Periodontal treatment assistance
  • Endodontic procedure assistance
  • Restorative dentistry support
  • Instrument sterilization techniques
  • Dental procedure preparation

Languages

  • English
  • Punjabi
  • Hindi

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Sapphire Smiles Dental Care
10.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Dental And Surgery - Dentistry

Dasmesh Institute of Research And Dental Sciences
Pawan Deep Kaur